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10 N Meadows Dr, Wexford, PA
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The Goddard School is a child care center in Wexford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Onsite Owner: certified Elementary Teacher (K-6) with an Early Childhood Education certificate |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Non-Biometric Security Scanner; Supervised Lobby Entry, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Goddard School has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement and emergency contact form were reviewed and signed on 5/4/26 and 10/31/25. The child file for Child #9 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement and emergency contact form were reviewed and signed on 5/3/26 and 10/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 10/14/24 that had 'Yes' checked off to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 8/13/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 7/31/24 health report on file. The child file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/29/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/7/24 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 was observed to have a current financial agreement form on file that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the PreK A Room a clear plastic lid with green handles was observed to have multiple cracks on the lid causing it not to be in good repair. A clear plastic bin was observed to have a broken handle with a crack on the side causing it not to be in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 11/4/25 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 10/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening/results dated 10/2/24 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The child file for Child #1 was observed to have a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid State Police clearance within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a complete State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/13/25 that was observed to lack an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current provisional certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents as evidence by it was being covered over by a CPCS recall sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/28/23 - 9/28/23 (31 days) and 3/15/24 - 4/15/24 (31 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 4/6/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/2/22 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #9, contained a current health assessment dated 11/27/23 that lacked the name of Staff person #9 on the form therefore making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #1 was observed to have a current financial agreement form that lacked the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:30pm, during naptime in the Twos Room, Staff person #11 was observed sitting at a child's table and how they were positioned, they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children who was next to the table due to the table and chairs obstructing Staff person #11's ability to see and assess that child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 10:15am, in the Infant Room, two infants were observed to be asleep in separate cribs; one crib did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of that crib and the other crib, which was placed up against a corner wall, did not have 2 feet of space on two sides of that crib while it was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as Director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not mention annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants/toddlers and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training Revised 10-hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #5 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a state sex offender check from the States in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #6 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a state sex offender check and State child abuse and neglect check from the States in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person 6 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“The facility's notice of issuance of a provisional certificate of compliance and all attachments were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents as evidence by those documents were being covered over by a CPCS recall sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“** Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff person #1 and #2 were supervising the PreK A classroom but neither staff person saw Child #1 leave the classroom prior to her being found alone in the Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*** Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Child #1 was found alone in a classroom with no staff person present with the child, making the room out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*** At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“** At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, ratio was 0:1.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, no staff were physically present with the child in the child care space.”
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #2 includes 9 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 8/9/22-8/9/23, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #3 includes 2 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/21-12/19/22, with an additional 10 hours of training after 12/19/22 to be counted toward the requirement, as per Announcement C-21-09.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates1/18/23-2/20/23; 3/20/23-4/20/23, and 7/3/23-8/3/23, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #4 and #5 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1/4/22 and 3/17/23, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/28/22 and 5/2/23, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, classified as Assistant Group Supervisors, do not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or i high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 2 years of verified child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 includes an FBI clearance obtained through the PA Department of Education, not DHS, making it invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #6 was observed to include a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and is invalid (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 21 months old, includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; no influenza vaccines, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended for a child this age; and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“While conducting a complaint investigation on 8/17/23 the Certification representative observed the Infant room out of ratio: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the room with 1 young toddler and 8 infants for a period of 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on staff interviews it was determined that on several occasions prior to 8.17.23 staff have been out of ratio, typically during drop-off, while they wait an additional staff person to arrive in the classroom.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on interviews it was determined that Staff person #1 was observed dragging Child #1, who was sitting on the floor on a foam mat, off the mat and across the tile floor approximately, 10 feet, in a sitting position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“While conducting a complaint investigation on 8/17/23 the Certification representative observed the Infant room out of ratio: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the room with 1 young toddler and 8 infants for a period of 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on staff interviews it was determined that on several occasions prior to 8.17.23 staff have been out of ratio, typically during drop-off, while they wait an additional staff person to arrive in the classroom.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on interviews it was determined that Staff person #1 was observed dragging Child #1, who was sitting on the floor on a foam mat, off the mat and across the tile floor approximately, 10 feet, in a sitting position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff person #1 and #2 did not know that Child #1 exited the classroom and was gone for a period of 3 minutes, therefore no staff person was present to maintain ratio requirements.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“******* Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“****** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1, a preschool child, was alone and unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and walked down the hall and exited the building. Staff person #1 and #2 were unaware of the whereabouts of Child #1 during this time. There was no staff person present with the child to fulfill the staff to child ratio requirement during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1, employed for more than 45 days, contained a State Police request, and therefore, was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #2 lacked requests for out of state clearances prior to working with children. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:30 AM in Room 10 there were 17 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 10 of the children as being in her assigned group. Staff #3 named 6 of the children as being in her assigned group but was unable to name the 7th child. Staff #3 stated that she did not know all the names of the children in her "assigned" group.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Multiple staff have reported being out of ratio at various times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were areas of peeling paint on the following areas: in the Bakers room under the 3rd window on the right and in the art area; in the Librarians Room, on the Gallery wall and under the smart board.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were pompoms and sequins in the Older Toddler 1 room (Barbers), used for arts and crafts projects, that were smaller than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/15/20 and 5/25/22, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 were dated 8/11/20 and 8/23/22, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The safety drop-off and pick-up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was a missing outlet cover in the Mailcarriers room, in the back of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log on file at the facility includes fire drills held on 1/10/22-2/11/22; 2/11/22-3/18/22; 3/18/22-4/22/22; 5/12/22-6/30/22, all more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #11 and #12 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #11 completed the training on 8/13/22 and Staff person #12 completed the training on 8/11/22”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were missing toilet bolt covers in the bathroom on the Bakers classroom and on the handicapped toilet in the bathroom in the Mailcarriers room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/12/20, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #9 and #11, did not include verification of having completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21 (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #12 is not dated, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff person #1 turned her back to Child #1, an infant, who was sitting on the floor, when the child apparently fell, hitting her head and suffering a significant head injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. The Goddard School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
135, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 935-1100 to ask.
(724) 935-1100.
3000 Brooktree Rd, Wexford, PA 15090. The nearest other daycare we list is Wexford Community Presby Church Childrens Ctr, 0.3 miles away.